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"The Man Called X" was a popular espionage and adventure radio drama that aired on CBS and NBC from July 10, 1944, to May 20, 1952.The show followed the adventures of Ken Thurston, also known as "Mr. X," an American intelligence agent (later described as an international troubleshooter). Thurston traveled the globe to address threats to peace, U.S. security, and the world. He often found himself in exotic and dangerous locations, dealing with mystery, intrigue, and romance.The lead role of Ken Thurston was played by the British actor Herbert Marshall. He was joined by his comedic sidekick, ...

Beyond Our Ken (1958–1964) is a radio comedy program, the predecessor to Round the Horne (1965–1968). Both programs starred Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee, with announcer Douglas Smith. The name is a pun on Kenneth Horne's name and the (now mainly Northern English and Scots) word ken, meaning "knowledge or perception".

In 1944, NBC wanted a show for younger audiences, not for little kids, but more for those coming of age. That was the impetus for this old-time radio great, Adventure Ahead. Although Adventure Ahead was intended for all audiences, it was geared for young men. All the plots were from famous adventure fiction writers, and they all starred or were intended for boys. Some of the well-known writers were Daniel Defoe, Steven Vincent Benet, and Waldo Fleming. The stories and plots were adventures that any red-blooded American boy could only dream of. For example, one of the stories, 'Inside The FBI' ...

This series consisted of 15 minute shows, similar in format to Ripley's Believe It Or Not that had aired from 1930 to 1948. It was hosted/narrated by Ken Nordine and was produced by Unusual Features Syndicate. This syndicated series was heard on the Mutual network during 1950 and 1951 on various days and at various times. For example, according to "The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide To All Circulating Shows" by Jay Hickerson, it aired on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 PM from April 17, 1950 through June 5, 1951 and on Saturdays at 5:15 PM from June 30, 1951 through ...

The "Ghost Corps" old-time radio show was a mystery/horror program that aired in the 1930s. It stands apart from the modern Ghost Corps production company associated with the Ghostbusters franchise.Here's what we know about the old-time radio show:Premise: The show centered around a character named K.C. Smith, a man trained to deal with "fiends" (likely referring to criminals or supernatural threats) in the Middle East. He operated as part of the "Ghost Corps," a mysterious, shrouded organization of freelance diplomats working throughout the Near and Far East.Plot Device: K.C. Smith was fluent...

Blackstone, the Magic Detective, otherwise known as Blackstone, the Magician, was based on the life story of Harry Blackstone, who is considered as “the world’s greatest magician.” Ed Jerome starred as Blackstone, alongside Ted Osborne and Fran Carlon as John and Rhoda, respectively. The show’s format was like Orson Welles’ Black Museum, where he picks an object kept in a museum, then explains the crime story about it. In Blackstone, the Magic Detective, John picks an item at Blackstone’s studio, then Blackstone and Rhoda will tell John their adventure with that object and how ...

Sherlock Holmes was played by Roy Marsden with the part of Dr. Watson played by John Moffatt. John Moffatt is no stranger to radio and, in fact, played the role of Holmes, Watson and Inspector Gregson on radio. He’s best known for his role as Hercule Poirot in the BBC’s presentation of many of Agatha Christie’s novels on radio. Roy Marsden appeared in Granada’s “The Last Vampire” with Jeremy Brett. Unlike most full cast adaptations, these featured mostly Dr. Watson’s narration interspersed with acted sequences. This technique is quite effective especially since it mimics how most...

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"Dangerous Assignment" was a popular American old-time radio espionage drama that captivated audiences during the early Cold War period. It combined intrigue and action, making it a favorite for those who enjoyed tales of international spy adventures.Here's a breakdown of the show:Premise: The series followed U.S. special agent Steve Mitchell, played by Brian Donlevy. Each episode opened with Mitchell receiving a "dangerous assignment" from "The Commissioner" (Herb Butterfield), a voice on the other end of a phone call. These assignments sent Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, ...

This series was written by Michael McCabe and was produced in South Africa. It was a replacement for another series McCabe produced, called SF68. That series adapted famous Sci-fi stories to radio, and it seems to have been the place where McCabe honed his craft. The subject matter to Beyond Midnight was more horror oriented, including madness, murder, and supernatural sleuths! What survives today doesn't involve a horror host per se, but a few include framing narration (by someone involved in the plot) while others just start up the story with no announcer or lead-in whatsoever. So, it's ...

The "High Adventure" radio show that ran from 1972 to 1985 was a series of dramatized adventure dramas. This particular iteration of "High Adventure" was produced in South Africa and aired on Springbok Radio.Here are some key details about the show:Genre: Dramatized adventure dramas.Production: It was directed by Henry Diffenthal at the Olympia Recording Studios in Durban, South Africa.Writers: Notable writers included Ron Evans, Denver Morgan, and Norman Partington.Broadcast History:It initially replaced the series "Next Stop Makouvlei" on Tuesday evenings.In 1976, it moved to Thursday ...

"The Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen" was indeed a popular American radio adventure serial that aired from 1933 to 1937. It was created by two World War I flying aces, Bob Burtt and Bill Moore, and originated from WDAF-FM in Kansas City, Missouri.Here's some additional information about the show:Target Audience: The serial was primarily aimed at children and teenagers. It capitalized on the growing fascination with aviation during the "Golden Age of Aviation" in the 1930s.Sponsorship and Promotion: The original and primary sponsor was Skelly Oil Company. They used the show as a major ...

"Mollé Mystery Theatre" was a popular old-time radio anthology program that focused on mystery and suspense. Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:Run Dates and Networks: The show had a fairly long run, from 1943 to 1954, and aired on multiple networks:NBC: 1943-1948CBS: 1948-1951ABC: 1951-1954Sponsor: It was initially sponsored by Sterling Drugs, specifically for their Mollé Brushless Shaving Cream, which gave the show its distinctive name. When Mollé ceased sponsorship in 1948, the title was often shortened to "Mystery Theater."Format:Anthology: For much of its run, it was an anthology ...

"Ford Theater" was a dramatic anthology radio series that aired in the late 1940s. It's often referred to as "Ford Theatre" and was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company.Here's a breakdown of its history and notable aspects:Two Seasons (1947-1949): The radio show ran for two seasons.Season 1 (NBC): From October 5, 1947, to June 27, 1948, it was broadcast from New York City on NBC. This season featured actors like Ed Begley, Shirley Booth, Gary Merrill, Everett Sloane, and Vicki Vola. Ratings were reportedly poor.Season 2 (CBS): Due to the low ratings, Ford moved the show to Hollywood and CBS for...

Claudia, also known as Claudia and David, is an American old-time radio drama. One version was broadcast on CBS July 4, 1941 - September 26, 1941[1] and another was syndicated in 1947. Claudia and David were first heard on radio in a segment on the June 6, 1941, episode of The Kate Smith Hour. At that time, Claudia had just fallen in love with David. When Smith's program went off for the summer, the 10-minute segments were expanded to fill her time slot. The couple's wedding occurred on the July 11, 1941, episode. The characters first appeared in ten short stories by Rose Franken that were ...

"Mollé Mystery Theatre" was a popular old-time radio anthology program that focused on mystery and suspense. Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:Run Dates and Networks: The show had a fairly long run, from 1943 to 1954, and aired on multiple networks:NBC: 1943-1948CBS: 1948-1951ABC: 1951-1954Sponsor: It was initially sponsored by Sterling Drugs, specifically for their Mollé Brushless Shaving Cream, which gave the show its distinctive name. When Mollé ceased sponsorship in 1948, the title was often shortened to "Mystery Theater."Format:Anthology: For much of its run, it was an anthology ...

Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police was a radio adventure series written by Virginia Cooke. It was centered on the adventures of Speed Gibson, a fifteen-year-old pilot who, through his uncle Clint Barlow, becomes a member of the International Secret Police. Speed was described as “a typical American boy: interested in short wave radio, aviation and most of all - The International Secret Police

This show had a great cast, starring Harry Von Zell as attorney Bill Smith, Brenda Marshall as his wife Nancy, and featuring British star Arthur Treacher as Sir Cecil Smythe, their snooty British relative. Jan Ford played daughter Shirley, better known as Bumps.Smiths of Hollywood the Smiths everyday adventures are a little more fantastic than a real average families are, since being in Hollywood naturally means that such stars as Lucille Ball, William Holden, and Ann Sheridan are prone to drop by. But they're just plain folk off-screen, just like you or me. Good thing there's a solid cast of ...

Orson Welles On The Radio - A collection of radio shows that Orson Wells appeared in or produced.

The Old Gold Comedy Theater: A Gleaming Gem in Radio's Golden AgeThe Old Gold ComedyTheater holds a special place in the annals of classic radio entertainment. This series, which aired for a single season from October 29, 1944, to June 10, 1945, was a shining example of the era's ingenuity in adapting visual comedy to the audio-only format of radio. Created as a promotional vehicle for Old Gold cigarettes, the show was produced by the Lennen and Mitchell ad agency and featured adaptations of popular films into a 30-minute radio format.The show was hosted by Harold Lloyd, a silent film icon, ...